PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Proud Paralympian educates Nottwil 2017 athletes
IPC education programme hosts workshops ahead of World Para Athletics Junior Championships.
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Nottwil 2017: 'Sports are my life'
Hong Kong's teenage sprinter on dream road at World Para Athletics Junior Championships.
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Nottwil 2017: Opening Ceremony
Welcome speech by Tarek Souei, World Para Athletics Sports Technical Committee
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Nottwil 2017: Football focus
Lithuanian teammates share a passion for Real Madrid as well as athletics.
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Shahrad Nasajpour’s journey of a lifetime
Asylee Para thrower realises dreams through Independent Paralympic Athletes’ team
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Marc Evers in top form for Mexico City 2017
Dutch swimmer knows tough competition awaits at World Championships.
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Nottwil 2017: Home hopes for Licia Mussinelli
Swiss sprinter targeting medal in front of home fans at first Junior Worlds.
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Daniela Luchina: A Proud Paralympian
Former wheelchair rugby player and swimmer inspires athletes in Peru.
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Nottwil 2017: 24 hours until first Junior Worlds
275 athletes expected to compete on one of world's best Para athletics tracks.
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Brazil chooses training base for Tokyo 2020
City with Japan's biggest Brazilian population will host Paralympic team as they prepare for summer Games.